Philippe, that is truly magnificent.
What a sensational job. Well done on an absolutely wonderful DSpecial.
Kind regards,
Syd
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Philippe, that is truly magnificent.
What a sensational job. Well done on an absolutely wonderful DSpecial.
Kind regards,
Syd
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1974 Citroen D Special (Blanc Meije)
1989 Citroen 2CV 6 Dolly (Plum & Custard)
Previously owned Frenchies -
1976 Citroen GS 1220
1997 Peugeot 306 XSi
1995 Citroen XM Series II V6 (Vert Vega)
Well Phillippe, it hasn't been another DS. I strayed and turned an ugly BMW R100RS into a cute scrambler looking bike.
In its original guise.... horrible colour!
Now it matches the DS in style, but is a tad noisier
But to keep the connection with the Citroen community going, Chris did the tank stickers for me - of course very well done and looking magnificent.
Took only four months, let's see what is next on the to do list.
Sven
Excellent Phillipe! Immaculate DSpecial! One question , how many times have you made the vow
" my last restoration, never again! " ? See you at Silverwater.
The D got a serious polishing yesterday and the results speaks for them self really really glossy look, the dash fitted with LED makes a huge difference the rear view mirror needs fitting back to the windscreen looking for a reliable glue any advice? Tomorrow will fit the huge sealing rubber under the boot lid that will be fun!! the car has traveled 11 km so far without any issues. the roof has been water tested and no leaks
I’m now looking forward to Silverwater car show next week.
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Looking fantastic
The windscreen guy that fitted my mirror used silicon of all things. I had my doubts but he reasoned it should be fine, will be much easier to get off if needed and because he used black silicone, you don't need that sticker to hide the ugly glue. It looks fine from the outside if you trim excess silicone internally. It has been there 2 years and no problems. If it does come off at some stage, an easy fix. I guess the experts should know
Peter
Silicon sounds interesting, but how to keep the mirror in place till it cures? I have only used the 2 pack kit from a motor factor. Worked fine no problem. Apparently to take a mirror off the windscreen, warm the screen with a hot air gun or similar.
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Amazing instrument cluster Phillipe!
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You have done a wonderful job Phillipe, it's a credit to you and a happy future for the D Special.
Cheers
Steve
The stainless steel plates finally arrived and just in time for the show after being stuck in custom for 12 days with no reasons given?? the car had its final comprehensive polishing on Saturday
I Took the car to the Silverwater all car show on Sunday. 100 of people looked at it, 100 of compliments received and unfortunately did not qualify for any prices???? You guessed it not good enough for the judges..
Amazing...........I corrected one of the judges which was looking in the engine bay thinking it was a DS23 fuel injected?????
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Funny, it looks like a carburettor! You can't predict these things and must just rise above them.I reckon the car looks just wonderful - what a great job.
Cheers
JohnW
Renault 4CV 1951
Renault R8 1965
Renault Scenic 2005 (wife's)
Renault Scenic 2007 (mine)
Renault Scenic 2006 (daughter's)
Citroën CX Pallas 1980
National Co-ordinator, Renault 4CV Register of Australia
Happy to say that after recalculating the final judging scores following the 16th of July by the NSW Citroen club it appears that they were 2 winners.
Consequently I've also received a trophy; also more important the records in the chevron will be amended.
I would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support during my restoration.
Chris; I'm happy for you to move this thread to the Completed restoration subfolder when you are ready
Thank you
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74 D(very Special) >>Rejuvenation Thread<<
08 C5 X7 HDi very Noir
"Déesse" Roland Barthes, 'Mythologies', 1957
The Déesse has all the characteristics of one of those objects fallen from another universe that fed the mania for novelty in the eighteenth century and a similar mania expressed by modern science fiction: the Déesse is first and foremost the new Nautilus.
(Umberto Eco [Ed], The History of Beauty, Rizzoli, NY, 2004)
The good news is yes, just about anything needed to make those repairs is available.
https://shop.citroenclassics.co.uk/u...ont-2427-p.asp
https://shop.citroenclassics.co.uk/r...ion-2254-p.asp
https://shop.citroenclassics.co.uk/r...oon-3016-p.asp
https://shop.citroenclassics.co.uk/r...ght-2253-p.asp
https://shop.citroenclassics.co.uk/r...eft-2252-p.asp
https://shop.citroenclassics.co.uk/r...oon-3017-p.asp
The bad, this can be a costly exercise when you add in freight. You could look out for a wreck in better condition, that roof section does come up on ebay France/Germany but again shipping will cruel the purchase. Not an exercise to be undertaken lightly. . .
Cheers
Chris
74 D(very Special) >>Rejuvenation Thread<<
08 C5 X7 HDi very Noir
"Déesse" Roland Barthes, 'Mythologies', 1957
The Déesse has all the characteristics of one of those objects fallen from another universe that fed the mania for novelty in the eighteenth century and a similar mania expressed by modern science fiction: the Déesse is first and foremost the new Nautilus.
(Umberto Eco [Ed], The History of Beauty, Rizzoli, NY, 2004)
Thanks for that
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